Title: Visit Southern Sonora: Best of Southern Sonora Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Southern Sonora](https://expedia.com/Southern-Sonora-Hotels.d6052514.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Southern Sonora](https://expedia.com/Southern-Sonora-Vacation-Rentals.d6052514.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Southern Sonora](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Southern-Sonora.d6052514.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Southern Sonora](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Southern-Sonora.d6052514.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southern Sonora Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Southern-Sonora.d6052514.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Southern Sonora ## Travel Guide ![San Fernando Cathedral which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247027/d34e39c7-9a4f-4188-958f-5878fb2f8ad9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fisherman featuring a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247035/e4c70b1b-385c-47e6-bc6f-07143c56600c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Fernando Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247027/a2b03eff-41cd-4a7d-82fe-fdbd9d35bc63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fisherman which includes a square or plaza and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247035/67092d12-8754-4110-8198-c1918e9a5c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fisherman featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247035/a3c59877-ac6f-4893-9955-c3cf0ea7254f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southern Sonora Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Southern Sonora ![SAN CARLOS BEACH, SONORA / MEXICO - DECEMBER 27, 2018. Sunrise view at the Miramar beach, Guaymas. This shot was taken from "Caracol Turistico" near Marina Terra Club in San Carlos Beach, Sea of Corte](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635921598869/5873ea11-3f23-4e98-a23f-4b1ce2273899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Miramar The beaches and mountain views are just a few features travelers like about Miramar. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Perlas del Mar de Cortez and San Francisco Beach are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Guaymas-Miramar.dx553248635921598869) ![SAN CARLOS BEACH, SONORA / MEXICO - DECEMBER 29, 2018.Beautiful sunset view of San Carlos Beach. Shot taken in Villas California, located near Los Algodones beach and the Sea of Cortez Beach Club.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400989/518ee1f3-6f39-4d13-846e-3635a8749f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Villas California If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Villas California and surrounding area, you can visit Los Algodones and Cerro Tetakawi. [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Villas-California.dx553248635976400989) ![A Los Algodones Catch 22 Beach Shot, San Carlos, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399595/4c2452c7-dbc5-4d2e-b457-ae5267702c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Marina Real While Marina Real might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cerro Tetakawi and Piedras Beach. [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Marina-Real.dx553248635976399595) ![Santisima Church and Plaza Mayor of Trinidad in Cuba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398133/4bd05a73-a440-45aa-8b98-ea09a5091529.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alamos Centro 4.5/5(7 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Alamos Centro, Museum of Sonoran History and Culture and Municipal Market are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Alamos-Alamos-Centro.dx553248635976398133) ![Panoramic aerial photo of San Carlos Sonora, Mexico. The place where the desert meets the sea.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400513/cb61a331-0f09-48bf-babd-1c95835aeed9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Villa Hermosa If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Villa Hermosa and surrounding area, you can visit San Carlos Golf Course and Marina San Carlos. [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Villa-Hermosa.dx553248635976400513) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Caracol Turístico 5/5(4 area reviews) When in Caracol Turístico, you can plan a visit to Marina San Carlos and Cerro Tetakawi, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Caracol-Turistico.dx553248635976396801) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Southern-Sonora.dx6052514.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Southern Sonora Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Southern Sonora ![Marinaterra Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1372900/1372817/3e05a217_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marinaterra Hotel & Spa Calle Gabriel Estrada S/n San Carlos SON $113 nightly $135 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Doesn't get any better. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=1372817&PinnedHotelID=1372817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052514) ![Hotel San Carlos Plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88611100/88611084/0b624b72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel San Carlos Plaza Paseo Mar de Bermejo, Los Algodones San Carlos SON $133 nightly $159 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 7.6/10 Good! (717 reviews) primera y ultima vez que me quedo en este lugar, las habitaciones no son comodas, estan muy desarregladas, los muebles son muy viejos ya estan rotos, la llave de la tina del bano estaba liquiando, la puerta corrediza del balcon no cerraba, tiles quebrados en todo los pasillos del hotel, no habia ... Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=88611084&PinnedHotelID=88611084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052514) ![Quality Inn Ciudad Obregon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/79200/79114/0bb58bd1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Inn Ciudad Obregon Miguel Aleman Y Allende 201 North Cajeme SON $65 nightly $77 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cajeme. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Los Pioneros Park and Galería de ... 8/10 Very Good! (625 reviews) A/C worked great Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=79114&PinnedHotelID=79114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052514) [See all 343 properties in Southern Sonora](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6052514) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99500000/99492600/99492580/ccfea502_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Suites Costa Diamante San Carlos 71 Malibú Nte. Fracc. Villa California San Carlos Son. Book a stay at this beach condo in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (110 reviews) Hot tub didn't work Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Hotels-Suites-Costa-Diamante-San-Carlos.h99492580.Hotel-Information) ![Evamar San Carlos ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91580000/91577600/91577591/44c66937_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Evamar San Carlos Blvd. Rafael Jesús Caballero, San Carlos Sonora Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews) Muy amable el personal! Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Hotels-Evamar-San-Carlos.h91577591.Hotel-Information) ![Las Glorias LG104 1 Bedroom Apartment By Seaside San Carlos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16790000/16788000/16787925/8e2ec478_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Las Glorias LG104 1 Bedroom Apartment By Seaside San Carlos Plaza las Glorias dpto 104 San Carlos SON Stay at this apartment in San Carlos. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf Course are ... [](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Hotels-Las-Glorias-LG104-1-Bedroom-Apartment-By-Seaside-San-Carlos.h16787925.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Southern Sonora](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6052514&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Southern Sonora hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6052514&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Aerial photo of Los Algodones beach in San Carlos Sonora, Mexico. The islands full of sahuaros stand out. An iconic contrast between desert and sea. In the background the rocky mountain Tetakawi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369852/f1020980-3bf3-4a42-8d78-8d496008dd7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Los Algodones Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Los Algodones during your trip to San Carlos? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Los-Algodones-San-Carlos.d553248635997369852.Vacation-Attraction) ![surfeur san pancho](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998117919/7308f90e-9689-43ad-9dde-422bf031a0f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at San Francisco Beach during your trip to San Carlos? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/San-Francisco-Beach-San-Carlos.d553248635998117919.Vacation-Attraction) ![Vista del cerro del Tetakawi y el mar en San Carlos Guaymas, Sonora, México](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/655532848134086656/3938b0e3-6ce1-4a32-9836-de75c114ce89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cerro Tetakawi Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cerro Tetakawi during your travels in San Carlos. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Cerro-Tetakawi-San-Carlos.d655532848134086656.Vacation-Attraction) ![End of summer sunset in San Carlos Guaymas in Sonora Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998150091/68840e1b-d551-4c8e-ad79-d213b4bd7bd5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina San Carlos Explore the waterfront in San Carlos with a trip to Marina San Carlos. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Marina-San-Carlos-San-Carlos.d553248635998150091.Vacation-Attraction) ![Olas en la punta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621579693635/e8576575-0036-4cb9-95ec-8fd6daabc45b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piedras Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Piedras Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to San Carlos. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside, or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.com/Piedras-Beach-San-Carlos.d553248621579693635.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Fernando Cathedral which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247027/d34e39c7-9a4f-4188-958f-5878fb2f8ad9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Fernando Cathedral The oldest church in Guaymas survived a massive storm that tore down part of its roof in 2009\. See the restored cupola, religious paintings and sculptures. [](https://expedia.com/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Centro-Guaymas.d6247027.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Southern Sonora ![Pinito navideño](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/806/a0dcc0b4-88bf-45c7-8ee1-87177c464307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ciudad Obregón ![The Fisherman showing a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247035/047ebd7f-aae8-48e8-91f0-7ec4d7b4e980.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guaymas ![Typical street in the Spanish Colonial town of Alamos, Sonora, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10491/32cb53be-8221-479c-8aa3-d3008b82bbed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alamos ![Panoramic view of San Carlos from Tetakawi peak in Sonora, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10834/67c8d265-357b-4522-9aa4-ab895a0b28d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Carlos - Cities near Southern Sonora - Places of interest [Ciudad Obregón](https://expedia.com/Ciudad-Obregon.dx806)[Guaymas](https://expedia.com/Guaymas.dx1416)[Alamos](https://expedia.com/Alamos.dx10491)[San Carlos](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos.dx10834)[Navojoa](https://expedia.com/Navojoa.dx181296)[El Ranchito](https://expedia.com/El-Ranchito.dx6346879)[Yécora](https://expedia.com/Yecora.dx3000045641)[Huatabampo](https://expedia.com/Huatabampo.dx3000425966)[Empalme](https://expedia.com/Empalme.dx553248634859574651)[Chínipas](https://expedia.com/Chinipas.dx553248635612058915)[San Ignacio Río Muerto](https://expedia.com/San-Ignacio-Rio-Muerto.dx553248635640633016)[Cajeme](https://expedia.com/Cajeme.dx553248635640644142)[Vicam](https://expedia.com/Vicam.dx553248635796240355)[Cócorit](https://expedia.com/Cocorit.dx553248635998002074)[San José de Guaymas](https://expedia.com/San-Jose-De-Guaymas.dx901768103789412352) - [San Francisco Beach ](https://expedia.com/San-Francisco-Beach-San-Carlos.d553248635998117919.Vacation-Attraction) - [Perlas del Mar de Cortez ](https://expedia.com/Perlas-Del-Mar-De-Cortez-Guaymas.d553248621532630348.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cerro Tetakawi ](https://expedia.com/Cerro-Tetakawi-San-Carlos.d655532848134086656.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guaymas Malencon ](https://expedia.com/Guaymas-Malencon-Centro-Guaymas.d553248621579693589.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marina San Carlos ](https://expedia.com/Marina-San-Carlos-San-Carlos.d553248635998150091.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nainari Lake ](https://expedia.com/Nainari-Lake-Cajeme.d553248621532630349.Vacation-Attraction) - [San Carlos Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Golf-Course-San-Carlos.d6247088.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piedras Beach ](https://expedia.com/Piedras-Beach-San-Carlos.d553248621579693635.Vacation-Attraction) - [Estadio Yaquis Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Estadio-Yaquis-Stadium-Cajeme.d553248635998000223.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza 5 de Mayo ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-5-De-Mayo-Navojoa.d553248621563843900.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nacapule Canyon ](https://expedia.com/Nacapule-Canyon-Sonora.d553248621579693631.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of the Immaculate Conception ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-The-Immaculate-Conception-Alamos-Centro.d553248621532977173.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza Bella Vista ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-Bella-Vista-Cajeme.d553248635975846249.Vacation-Attraction) - [San Fernando Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/San-Fernando-Cathedral-Centro-Guaymas.d6247027.Vacation-Attraction) - [Los Pioneros Park ](https://expedia.com/Los-Pioneros-Park-Cajeme.d553248621558144254.Vacation-Attraction) - [Technological Institute of Sonora ](https://expedia.com/Technological-Institute-Of-Sonora-Cajeme.d553248635975846248.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza Altea Guaymas ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-Altea-Guaymas-Guaymas.d655535608054210560.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ostimuri Children's Park and Zoo ](https://expedia.com/Ostimuri-Childrens-Park-And-Zoo-Cajeme.d553248621558144251.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sierra de Alamo-Río Cuchujaqui Biosphere Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Sierra-De-Alamo-Rio-Cuchujaqui-Biosphere-Reserve-Alamos.d625964207062298624.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza Cocorit ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-Cocorit-Cajeme.d553248635998002085.Vacation-Attraction) - [Julio Alfonso Alfonso Municipal Sports Complex ](https://expedia.com/Julio-Alfonso-Alfonso-Municipal-Sports-Complex-Guaymas.d6247082.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza Santa Fe ](https://expedia.com/Plaza-Santa-Fe-Navojoa.d553248621563843897.Vacation-Attraction) - [The Fisherman ](https://expedia.com/The-Fisherman-Centro-Guaymas.d6247035.Vacation-Attraction) - [H. 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